| Biography/Wiki | |
| Full Name | Vijaygiri ‘Vicky’ Goswami |
| Date of Birth | 1960 |
| Age | 65 years (as of 2025) |
| Known For | Drug trafficking, Bollywood associations |
| Birthplace | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Zodiac Sign | Not Known |
| Profession | Former Bootlegger, Drug Trafficker |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height | 5 ft 8 inches (173 cm) |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Tattoo | None |
| Family | |
| Father | Anandgiri Goswami (Retired DSP) |
| Mother | Not Publicly Known |
| Siblings | 14 (Vicky was one of 15 children) |
| Education | |
| School | Not Known |
| Qualification | Not Known |
| Career | |
| Early Career | Bootlegger in Gujarat during state prohibition |
| International Activities | Drug trafficking through Dubai, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa |
| Notable Arrests | – Dubai (1997) – India (Ephedrine bust, 2016) – Extradited to USA (2017) |
| Wife & Relationship | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Wife/Girlfriend | Mamta Kulkarni (rumored; not legally confirmed) |
| Children | None |
| Controversies | |
| Major Controversies | Arrested in Dubai in 1997 for drug trafficking Allegedly ran a Mandrax smuggling network Accused in ₹2,000 crore ephedrine drug case in India (2016) Extradited to the US in 2017 for international drug charges |
| Hobbies & Interests | |
| Hobbies | Business dealings, Hosting high-profile parties |
| Net Worth & Social Media | |
| Estimated Net Worth | Not Publicly Disclosed |
| Not Active | |
Lesser-Known Facts About Vicky Goswami
- Vicky Goswami hails from an Ahmedabad family with a deep-seated police lineage as his father served as a Deputy Superintendent of Police in Gujarat.
- He started off as a petty bootlegger in the state of Gujarat, only to emerge as one of the largest imperial Mandrax smugglers in the world later on.
- Goswami has reported in 1997 that his arrest in Dubai led to him serving 12 years of imprisonment, during which he allegedly converted to Islam to avail himself of leniency in sentence.
- He was in a tumultuous relationship with actress Mamta Kulkarni, who was later charged with but exonerated in 2024 for the 2016 ephedrine case.
- In the 90s, he was known as a host of extravagant celebrations in Dubai that numerous Bollywood icons frequented.
FAQs on Vicky Goswami
Who is Vicky Goswami?
Goswami is a former Indian bootlegger and international drug trafficker who was arrested in Dubai and later extradited to the United States.
Is Vicky Goswami married to Mamta Kulkarni?
Their relationship is publicly acknowledged, though the marriage has not received legal recognition. Mamta has denied this relationship publicly.
Why was Vicky Goswami arrested?
He was captured on several occasions for the international drug trade which included Mandrax and ephedrine smuggling.
Where is Vicky Goswami now?
He is, according to the latest information I have, under U.S. custody while assisting officials with ongoing investigations with regard to narcotics.
Did Mamta Kulkarni face charges too?
Certainly. She was mentioned in the 2016 ephedrine case but was acquitted by the Bombay High Court in 2024.
